Moses Tito Kachima
Moses Tito Kachima | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 January 1945 |
| Died | 29 January 2013 (aged 68) |
| Citizenship | Tanzania |
| Occupations | Civil society leader, labor rights advocate |
| Organization | Southern Africa Trade Union Coordination Council (SATUCC) |
| Known for | Founding member of the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) |
Moses Tito Kachima (27 January 1945 – 29 January 2013) was a prominent Tanzanian civil society leader and labor rights advocate. He is known for his role as a founding member of the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), where he represented Southern Africa.[1][2]
Early Life and Career
Born in Tanzania, Kachima was actively involved in labor rights and civil society activism.[3] He served as the Executive Secretary of the Southern Africa Trade Union Coordination Council (SATUCC), an organization that unites trade unions across Southern Africa to promote workers' rights and social justice.[3][4]His work with SATUCC positioned him as a key figure in regional labor movements.[4]
Role in ECOSOCC
In 2005, Kachima was appointed to the Interim Standing Committee of ECOSOCC, the advisory body of the African Union (AU) designed to give civil society organizations a voice within AU institutions and decision-making processes.[2][5]He represented Southern Africa alongside other regional leaders. The committee was tasked with laying the groundwork for ECOSOCC, facilitating participation of civil society in AU activities and decisions.[2][5]
Legacy
Kachima's contributions to labor rights and civil society in Southern Africa left a lasting impact. His involvement in ECOSOCC highlighted the importance of integrating civil society perspectives into regional governance.[1][3]He died on 29 January 2013, marking a significant loss to the labor movement and civil society advocacy in the region.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Members of the Interim Standing Committee (ECOSOCC)" (PDF). Africa-Union.org. 29 March 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
- ^ a b c "Economic, Social and Cultural Council", Wikipedia, 2025-07-30, retrieved 2025-10-02
- ^ a b c "A People: Southern Africa Trade Union Coordination Council." Open Society Foundations, 2007" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Southern Africa Regional Poverty Network" (PDF).
- ^ a b ""REPORT OF THE AU COMMISSION." Peace and Security Department, African Union, 2005" (PDF).
- ^ Blog, Michuzi. "death and funeral announcement". MICHUZI BLOG. Retrieved 2025-10-02.